Please remember I am fairly inept at repairs around the house.
Any idea how much a plumber will cost me?
2007-07-30 13:37:42 · 7 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Probably.
Inside/under the house there should be *another* shutoff on the "hose bib" (that's what it's called) line (pipe). If you can't find it, you have to shut off ALL the water to the house first.
There's a screw that holds the handle on. Undo it and take the handle off. Under it there's a cover/screw ring, iirc, that holds the valve body in. Pliers or wrench will take it off.
It's been awhile, but I'm thinking the valve body is *also* screwed in and has a flat area that a crescent wrench will fit on easily to unscrew IT. Regardless, on the underside of it there'll be a thick, tapered/cone-shaped rubber washer held on with a screw. If you've got a leaky faucet, it'll be in bad shape . . . take it off and take it to a good plumbing supply shop or an Ace/Tru Value hardware store (they've got everything!).
Everything goes back together the same way it came apart . . . plumbers cost $50 an hour. Your call. :-)
2007-07-30 13:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by Boar's Heart 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am handy at repairs, and have repaired many faucets. Nevertheless, even though the repair of a faulty faucet may be easy, I suggest you get a plumber. Plumbing problems make Murphy's law come true, if something can go wrong it will. Price, approximately $85 per hour for labor plus parts.
Suggestion: It should only take a few minutes for the plumber to repair one faucet. Therefore, while he is there, repair other old faucets that may give a problem, and other minor plumbing problems.
Good luck!
2007-07-30 17:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by Lou B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most likely solution is to replace the washers in each faucet; but if it doesn't completely stop the drips or they start dripping within a few weeks chances are you have too much water pressure coming into you pipes and will need to install a pressure regulator on your incoming water line. Try replacing the washers first and if they continue to drip you might call the company and ask them to check the water pressure. We had to install one in my mothers water line because it was so high it was blowing the fittings off the pipes.
2016-05-18 01:40:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can repair it yourself all u have to do is turn off your water open your faucet let all the water out in back of your hander is a nut turn the nut and the inside of your faucet will come out in the back of it u will see a rubb go to home depot get a new rubb replane it sit it back in t the nut and u did it a plumber go for 80 dollan a hrs and up u can do
2007-07-30 13:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by Paul S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a simple fix, that you can perform yourself. As for the cost of a good plumber, about $75 for a service call, plus parts. Good luck!
2007-07-30 18:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Boar pretty much answered it.
On that rubber washer, if you unscrew it, you may be able to see a number and/or a letter. That will tell you the size and type of washer it is. If you have any problems I'm sure that one of your neighbors will be glad to assist you. good luck.
2007-07-30 14:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/plumbing/faucet/washer/replace.htm
2007-07-30 14:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋